Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT49 · Limavady
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 57 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Limavady saw somewhat more crime than Portrush in February 2026 (69 vs 57 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Limavady sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 57 vs 69 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Limavady saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 69).